Victory shouts and praise erupt in Heaven at the fall of Babylon the great. She was a “great” tormentor to those singing now. When I read of the scene in Heaven today I meet it with conflicted feelings. I rejoice with those in Heaven who are witnessing the fall of their oppressor. But my heart […]
The angels proclaim the fate of Babylon the great. She goes from pride of the world to total destruction in a flash! If you are anything like me, or our bible authors, you have seen people do terrible things and get away with them. Not only that, some get rich on the backs of those […]
John is given a special vision of the seductive power associated with the beast. The great prostitute and all she offers will be the downfall of MANY. I’m going to make a confession before we go any further. I’m struggling with understanding this section. I understand the representation of sin in the woman and how […]
The last angel pours out the last bowl. “It is done!” (verse 17b). That done changes the face of the earth completely. This is the last of God’s wrath. Once this judgement is completed, Jesus will step down from Heaven. Anticipation!!! When I was reading our section today I noticed some similarities to Jesus’ crucifixion. […]
The seven angels have taken the seven bowls. Now it is time to pour out their content. We will watch as six of them pour today. “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God” (verse 1b). These are the last of God’s wrath on the earth. When these […]
